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Maria Boon

Maria Boon

Dargaville,NTL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15+ years clinical experience & progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Expertise in primary care, maternal & child health and Maori health. Ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex case loads and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and whanau through holistic & culturally appropriate care, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Registered Nurse

Kia Ora Ngatiwai
Whangarei, NTL
04.2022 - Current
  • Triaged and assessed up to 20 adults and children per day in general practice and mobile, nurse led outreach clinics
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Encouraged health-promoting changes to improve patient health and reverse disease.
  • Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease, including Covid vaccinations

Senior Registered Nurse - Well Child/Tamariki Ora

Ngati Whatua O Te Ha Oranga
Dargaville, NTL
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Independently delivered Well Child/Tamariki Ora service in rohe of Ngati Whatua, constantly meeting targets and growing registrations
  • Offered Well Child checks for infants 6 weeks - 4 years old, including growth & development assessment, post natal depression & family violence screening, parenting support and education, safe sleep practices & B4 schools checks
  • Referred to other services to meet health, social and educational needs of infants, children and whanau
  • Vaccinated infants and children to protect individuals from measles, rotovirus, whooping cough and other illnesses of concern.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Completed Poutuara training, organised and co-facilitated successful Kaupapa Maori pregnancy and birthing classes
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule

Senior Staff Nurse

Waitemata District Health Board
Auckland, AUK
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assigned up to 10 patients per shift on medical/surgical ward, managing care from admission to discharge
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed pre & post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and maintained quality care and comfort for patients
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education

Education

Diploma in Nursing - Health Sciences

NorthTec, Whangarei, NZ
04.1994

High School Diploma -

Dargaville High School, Dargaville, NZ
10.1986

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
  • Patient Assessments
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Medical Screening
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Authorised Independent Vaccinator
  • Covid Vaccination Certification
  • Full New Zealand Driver's License

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • 2013 - 2014 Radius Rimu Park Rest-home & Hospital, WHANGAREI - Registered Nurse
  • 2007 - 2009 Mahi Kotahi Ltd, DARGAVILLE - Senior Registered Nurse/ACC Assessor
  • 2002 - 2004 North Tec, WHANGAREI - Clinical Tutor, Bachelor of Health Science & Enrolled Nursing
  • 1999 - 2002 Dargaville Hospital, DARGAVILLE - Staff Nurse/Team leader, In-Patient Unit
  • 1996 - 1997 Middlemore Hospital, AUCKLAND - Staff Nurse, Paediatrics
  • 1994 - 1996 Auckland Public Hospital, AUCKLAND - Staff Nurse, Medical

Timeline

Senior Registered Nurse - Kia Ora Ngatiwai
04.2022 - Current
Senior Registered Nurse - Well Child/Tamariki Ora - Ngati Whatua O Te Ha Oranga
07.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Staff Nurse - Waitemata District Health Board
01.2014 - 03.2015
NorthTec - Diploma in Nursing, Health Sciences
Dargaville High School - High School Diploma,

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